Fueling Kansas
Fueling Kansas with Kansas Strong.
Fueling Kansas explores the issues, innovations and impact of Kansas’ oil and natural gas industry, highlighting how energy production supports local communities, strengthens the state economy and contributes to energy security. The program is led by Warren Martin, executive director of Kansas Strong, and offers insight into the role the industry plays in powering daily life while funding schools, infrastructure and jobs across Kansas.
Oil & Gas in Kansas Creates Jobs
August 31, 2026
In this episode of Fueling Kansas with Kansas Strong, Warren Martin explores the Kansas oil and natural gas industry’s impact on employment. The industry supports more than 104,000 jobs across the state and generates over $5.2 billion in direct annual payroll. Warren breaks down what those numbers mean for Kansas workers, families, and communities.
KIOGA Annual Convention
August 24, 2026
This week is the Kansas Independent Oil & Gas Association (KIOGA) Annual Convention. In this episode of Fueling Kansas, Warren Martin examines how conventions like these are important for oil companies in Kansas, which average only 3-5 employees, to discover advances in the industry on display and discussed in educational seminars. Conventions like these highlight new technologies to produce the energy we need in the most effective, efficient and environmentally conscious way possible.
How Is The Industry Regulated?
August 17, 2026
One of the questions we are most often asked is to what degree is the oil and natural gas industry regulated; and by whom? In this episode of Fueling Kansas, Warren Martin examines how the industry is regulated in Kansas. He explores the effectiveness of the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) which oversees regulation of the industry. They work with all parties of interest to provide an effective and pragmatic regulatory framework which is routinely subject to peer review and EPA (the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) oversight.
The Jones Act
August 10, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump in considering extending the waiver of the Jones Act. In this episode of Fueling Kansas, Warren Martin examines what the Jones Act mandates and how it impacts the energy industry. We also look at whether or not an extension of the waiver will reduce gasoline prices at the pump.
Increased Rig Counts
August 03, 2026
There is good news coming from the oil industry. In this episode of Fueling Kansas, Warren Martin examines the number of rotary rigs currently operating in the country and in the state of Kansas. Rig counts are an indicator of the direction the oil industry is heading and show the confidence level of producers in the current market. Listen now for a closer look at current rig counts and what they mean for consumers.